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How to get fromNanaimo, BC to Whistlerby ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo, BC to Whistler by ferry, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus via Bowen Island

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    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus Standard / ...
    5h 48m
    $54–225

  2. Fly Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbour, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo, Departure Bay to Vancouver Harbourplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    3h 47m
    $113–215

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus Standard / ...
    6h

  4. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    3h 57m
    $111–266

  5. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle bus
    4h 47m
    $126–736

  6. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus bus
    5h 23m
    $91–276

Nanaimo, BC to Whistler by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Whistler, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo, BC to Whistler. However, you can walk to Departure Bay, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, walk to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, take the line 257 bus to Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, walk to Vancouver Downtown, then take the bus to Whistler. Alternatively, you can walk to Nanaimo, Departure Bay airport, fly to Vancouver Harbour, walk to Vancouver Downtown, then take the bus to Whistler.

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